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Alley design not typical. Dry pond diversion at navy yard. Tree box. Interim biosoil amendment. constructibility. Infiltration and vegetated swale. Bmps in a series addressing multiple issues. Pretreatment?. Hight density streetscape. Courtesy of Forest City Development and VIKA.
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Hightdensity streetscape Courtesy of Forest City Development and VIKA
Porous/Pervious Pavements • Sustainable Characteristics and Benefits : • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant • Shoes, wheel chairs, crutches • Noise Reduction • Stormwater Mitigation/Management • Cooler Surface • Supports Tree Growth Source: Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) Source: Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) GHP CENTER for TRAINING and DEVELOPMENT
Compost amendments and filter soxx Source: Filtrexx GHP CENTER for TRAINING and DEVELOPMENT
Keep Erosion Controls in Place Until Drainage Area is Stabilized but it didn’t infiltrate Irving St Images P5240081 & P4260061
Unapproved Material Substitutions Why this didn’t infiltrate
Plant Density PlantLocation and density issues
Additional Benefits ofGreen Infrastructure • Reduces heat island effect • Improves air quality • Provides wildlife habitat and recreational space • Improves energy efficiency • Improves urban aesthetics • Increases property values • Often less expensive than conventional approaches • Stewardship USNY Permeable Pavement and Bioretention Pavers with repaving
Planter box alternative Source: Army: Public Works Technical Bulletin 200-1-62